Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Saint Patrick's Day Irish Candy Potatoes are an old tradition originating from a Philadelphia Confectionery. The candy is comprised of whipped divinity and candy cream which is shaped like a certain tube shaped vegetable and then dipped in cocoa powder and cinnamon. Some versions use coconut, but as I was first introduced to the St. Patty's Potato from See's Candies, I prefer their version.

It is widely believed that these tasty spuds were inspired by The Great Potato Famine in Ireland of the 1740's in Ireland.

Irish Potatoes

In this How To post I will explain how you can easily make this festive treat on your own!

Divinity3 cups sugar½ cup light corn syrup⅔ cup of waterBring to boil in saucepan, stirring only until sugar is dissolvedBring to a slow rolling boil, cooking to hard ball stage, or 270°

How cute! But I was actually a little sad when I clicked on this title - fully expecting real starchy potatoey goodness - and getting candy instead. I've really become a freak for salty potato chips lately. But I guess these could hold me over...